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Foliar spray with atomizer
« on: May 14, 2014, 11:19:34 PM »
Is anyone using an atomizer for their foliar spray. If so, can you share your experience? Is it worth the money?

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Re: Foliar spray with atomizer
« Reply #1 on: May 15, 2014, 02:54:40 AM »
I'm thinking about getting one after watching John Kohler's YouTube video. I'll update if or when I get one. I'd like to hear what others have to say.
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Re: Foliar spray with atomizer
« Reply #2 on: May 15, 2014, 11:16:58 AM »
The atomist is the name if it I think...... the atomizer you have in mind

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Re: Foliar spray with atomizer
« Reply #4 on: May 15, 2014, 09:47:01 PM »
I read in the reveiw section , about the people with the area which hold top part with heavy bottom part (with water)

So pls check before buying that expensive stuff

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Re: Foliar spray with atomizer
« Reply #5 on: May 16, 2014, 12:32:36 AM »
Someone please clarify this for me.  If we are supposed to soak the leaf surfaces with our
foliar spray, what is the advantage of having an atomizer sprayer?

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Re: Foliar spray with atomizer
« Reply #6 on: May 16, 2014, 01:02:29 AM »
Someone please clarify this for me.  If we are supposed to soak the leaf surfaces with our
foliar spray, what is the advantage of having an atomizer sprayer?

Gary

Beats me too

The only benefits I can see, is the coverage for large area with automatic pump

Other then that , I can't see any other benefits

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Re: Foliar spray with atomizer
« Reply #7 on: May 17, 2014, 01:01:55 AM »
I believe the benefit is that you can get better coverage because the fog that is created will go Into all the nooks in between branches and leaves. When using a normal sprayer, the particles are large and will fall with gravity, it will not wind it's way inbetween thick foliage. If you are spraying something that needs direct contact to kill your target bad bug, you may miss much of the surface area of the plant with a normal sprayer. I believe the atomizer sprayer is also very efficient with its use of whatever you are spraying.
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Re: Foliar spray with atomizer
« Reply #8 on: May 17, 2014, 12:33:03 PM »
I believe the benefit is that you can get better coverage because the fog that is created will go Into all the nooks in between branches and leaves. When using a normal sprayer, the particles are large and will fall with gravity, it will not wind it's way inbetween thick foliage. If you are spraying something that needs direct contact to kill your target bad bug, you may miss much of the surface area of the plant with a normal sprayer. I believe the atomizer sprayer is also very efficient with its use of whatever you are spraying.
Simon

Simon, well put!!!That's what I was told. That's why I am looking into it however it is pricey.

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Re: Foliar spray with atomizer
« Reply #9 on: May 17, 2014, 01:02:41 PM »
I'll say - NOW makes perfect sense Simon....(Mr. Smartie Pants!)


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